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Hu Xiaolian's expression improved considerably upon hearing that Su Xiaotian would not be completely waiving the fees.
However, she was a proud person, and as her life was not going well, Hu Xiaolian became even more sensitive, fearing that she would be looked down upon for trying to get a bargain.
"Xiaotian, this won't do. I should pay the proper amount."
Such a good location, and being allowed to have half a stall space, was already a favor. If she didn't even charge rent, how could she have the face to accept it?
Su Xiaotian smiled faintly and said, "Sister Hu, earlier on, when others rented stalls here, they also received discounts. If you don't believe me, you can ask other stall owners."
Indeed, Su Xiaotian had offered a month's discount to attract people initially, but that was in the past.
Now, many people wanted to rent stalls in the food city but couldn't.
Hearing Su Xiaotian say this, Li Yuling knew that Su Xiaotian was intentionally helping.
She immediately replied, "Yes, yes, younger sister, don't overthink it. Xiaotian also gave us quite a few discounts back then."
Hearing someone corroborate her words, Hu Xiaolian knew it wasn't directed at her alone, and she suddenly felt relieved.
"But don't worry, sister. Xiaotian is not someone who lets herself be taken advantage of. After the first month, from the second month onwards, Xiaotian wouldn't agree even if you didn't pay rent," Li Yuling said in a deliberately casual and teasing tone.
She didn't know the woman in front of her or what she had been through.
But Li Yuling felt that since Xiaotian wanted to help someone whose life was difficult, she should also lend a hand.
Xiaotian always said that being kind to others was the most important thing. If everyone could help others within their capabilities, everyone's life would be much better.
Hearing Li Yuling say this, Hu Xiaolian was completely reassured.
Looking at the many customers, Hu Xiaolian had decided to set up her stall here, as business would surely be much better than at the pedestrian street.
However, she still sought the opinions of her two daughters.
"Daniu, Erniu, do you two like it here?" Hu Xiaolian called out the children's nicknames and asked.
Her elder daughter, Hu Wenying, nodded.
"Mom, I like it here. There are many people, and the business will surely be good."
Her younger daughter, Hu Wenjun, didn't understand these things, but she was observant and could tell that both her sister and mother liked it here.
Her thought was also very simple: since Mom and sister liked it here, she liked it here too.
Therefore, the little girl timidly nodded, "Mom, are we going to set up our stall here from now on?"
"If Wenjun likes it, we'll set up the stall here. But you must listen to me. When I'm busy, you can't run around. You can only sit obediently behind the stall, understand?" Su Xiaotian seized the opportunity to lecture the two children.
Although this place was indoors and a bit safer than outdoors, it was still a place with people coming and going. If anything happened to the two children, it would be devastating for Hu Xiaolian.
The two girls immediately nodded solemnly to show they understood.
"Sister, don't worry, I'll help Mom with the work and look after my sister!"
Su Xiaotian couldn't help but sigh at how sensible a six-year-old girl was.
Although these two children had such a father, they were fortunate to have a good mother, which prevented them from going astray.
"Daniu and Erniu both like it here. Xiaotian, I'll do business here from now on."
After a pause, Hu Xiaolian asked awkwardly, "However, is the rent here very high?"
Su Xiaotian said, "For the entire unit, the rent here is eighty yuan per month. Since Sister Hu is only renting half a stall, it's forty yuan."
"In addition, there are electricity and sanitation fees of fifteen yuan per month. This is the same as for other stall owners. Sister Hu, do you have any objections?"
The reason Su Xiaotian kept the electricity and sanitation fees the same, instead of half price, was mainly because Hu Xiaolian's business would use a lot of water, and she would have many customers. If the fees were lower, other stall owners would be unhappy.
It's better to be worried about scarcity than inequality.
If the situation isn't fair, it's easy to cause conflict.
When she heard that it would cost fifty-five yuan per month, Hu Xiaolian hesitated for a moment.
If her daily net income was three yuan, she could only have a little over thirty yuan left per month, and she wasn't sure if that would be enough for the three of them to live on.
After all, they couldn't live here, and she would have to pay rent for a place to live separately.
"Younger sister, you'll earn back fifty-odd yuan in just a few days."
Li Yuling, seeing Hu Xiaolian's hesitation, couldn't help but try to reassure her.
But in reality, Hu Xiaolian was still not at ease.
She felt that even if others had good business, hers might not be as good.
Moreover, the business here was all snacks, and she only sold sweet soup. Without enough to eat, her business would surely not be as good as others.
However, the environment here was much better than setting up a stall outside, and the two children could be looked after, which was very convenient.
Thus, the matter was settled.
Since Hu Xiaolian had decided to settle here, she didn't plan to set up her stall today.
She pondered what else she needed to prepare.
In fact, she didn't need to prepare much.
The things she had prepared for setting up a stall outside could all be used, and she just needed to move them over.
However, if she set up her stall here, her bowls and spoons might not be enough if there were many customers.
After things were settled, Hu Xiaolian chatted with Li Yuling, bringing her two daughters along.
Her previous rented place was quite far from here, and it was unrealistic to travel back and forth every day.
She still needed to find a place to live closer to here.
But she was truly unfamiliar with this area.
"If you're looking for a place to live, you've come to the right person. The family I'm currently renting from happens to have a room for rent. The room isn't very big, but it's enough for the three of you."
Could there be such a coincidence?
Hu Xiaolian felt that she was extremely lucky this time.
"Auntie, really? Then could you help me inquire about the rent? And is it convenient for me to go and see it?"
Li Yuling answered Hu Xiaolian one by one.
This house was the one Li Yuling had previously rented. However, she had now bought a small courtyard and was moving. The landlady said she would rent it out.
Knowing that it was the house Li Yuling had previously rented, Hu Xiaolian instinctively felt that this matter was reliable.
This auntie was very familiar with Su Xiaotian and seemed to be a very kind and good person.
Although she originally wanted to take Hu Xiaolian to see it, there were quite a few customers at the moment, so Li Yuling asked Hu Xiaolian to wait, saying that she would take Hu Xiaolian to see it when the crowd thinned out in the afternoon.
"Auntie, you take Sister Hu to see the house. I'll watch things here for you!"
Li Yuling smiled, "You're just a child, what do you know about this..."
Before she could finish speaking, Li Yuling remembered that her own skills were learned from Su Xiaotian.
She lightly patted her forehead in embarrassment and then took off her apron.
"Auntie, I won't delay your business. I'm free today, you go ahead and be busy."
"Let's go. I'm very relieved with Xiaotian watching."
The two of them went back and forth, and it didn't take much time, only about half an hour.
Su Xiaotian naturally knew the place. The house Li Yuling had previously rented was only a ten-minute walk away, but didn't she need to take a good look when she went?
"How was it? Did you finalize it?" Su Xiaotian asked.
"It's settled. Everything remains the same, and they'll charge me the same rent and utilities as before," Su Dan Xiaoshuo said.
Li Yuling said this after putting her apron and hat back on.
"Speaking of which, this is also good luck. Xiaolian has found a pillow when she's sleepy."
She knew that she had only moved out yesterday. If it weren't for the timely coincidence, how could it have been so convenient?
Su Xiaotian asked Hu Xiaolian if there was anything else.
She was also thinking of rushing home to write a business plan.
"Little boss, you go ahead and be busy. I'll go back and tidy up, move my things over, and I can start tomorrow!"